Overview

All that is required is a GPS with the ability to log tracks. (or other means of positioning)

These tracks are later annotated using either personal knowledge, or notes taken at the time, to add roads, canals, or other features to the map. (They cannot be copied from commercial maps, as this is a breach of copyright and or terms and conditions).

The Neo1973 GPS and the NeoFreeRunner GPS are quite adequate for this.

This article defines the OpenStreetMap Application, an application designed for the Openmoko platform. This is a Native Finger-Based application.

Use Cases

Not Interested

Not a participent

Wants to use the application as a simple way of generating KMZ, or other GPS tagged information, such as points of interest, or tracks, perhaps including voice notes.

Advanced mapper

Wants credit

Specifically makes journeys for the purpose of mapping, taking voice or other notes as they go along

Basic mapper

Willing to help, but wants anonymity

Will select mode of transport they are using at any time - car, bike, train, may occasionally enter placenames either by voice notes or keyboard.

Helper

Willing to turn on application, wants anonymity

Willing to contribute only if they don't have to do anything

'Basic Mapper' When connected to free internet, ask user to enter details for any locations they may have tagged, upload to anonymiser server.

'Advanced Mapper' When connected to the users PC, upload tracklogs and any voice notes (with tags of their locations) so they can use in their map editor

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Overview

All that is required is a GPS with the ability to log tracks. (or other means of positioning)

These tracks are later annotated using either personal knowledge, or notes taken at the time, to add roads, canals, or other features to the map. (They cannot be copied from commercial maps, as this is a breach of copyright and or terms and conditions).

The Neo1973 GPS and the NeoFreeRunner GPS are quite adequate for this.

This article defines the OpenStreetMap Application, an application designed for the Openmoko platform. This is a Native Finger-Based application.

Use Cases

Not Interested

Not a participent

Wants to use the application as a simple way of generating KMZ, or other GPS tagged information, such as points of interest, or tracks, perhaps including voice notes.

Advanced mapper

Wants credit

Specifically makes journeys for the purpose of mapping, taking voice or other notes as they go along

Basic mapper

Willing to help, but wants anonymity

Will select mode of transport they are using at any time - car, bike, train, may occasionally enter placenames either by voice notes or keyboard.

Helper

Willing to turn on application, wants anonymity

Willing to contribute only if they don't have to do anything

'Basic Mapper' When connected to free internet, ask user to enter details for any locations they may have tagged, upload to anonymiser server.

'Advanced Mapper' When connected to the users PC, upload tracklogs and any voice notes (with tags of their locations) so they can use in their map editor